This video titled, Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies – White Coat Ceremony, was held on Friday, December 12, 2016 in the Sacred Space of Numen Lumen Pavilion. Dr. Patti Ragan stated, “The White Coat Ceremony marks a tradition of academic medicine into one of clinical practice. It reminds us that medicine is dispensing with compassion, humility, and a gift of healing. Also it reminds us of those who come behind us for the care of the patients, care of their families, and care for themselves. This is a gift as well as a responsibility. This is a day of celebration for our students completing a very challenging academic year.” The ceremony included: the Welcome given by Dr. Patti Ragan, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (Welcome to the White Coat Ceremony); 00:02:46 the Provost’s Welcome given by Steven House, Provost and Executive Vice President; the Keynote Address given by P. Scott Bennett, MD, (Dr. Bennett is a native of Burlington, NC and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as his medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Bennett specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders; including sinus and allergy); 00:27:03 and the Presentation of the White Coat to each member in the Class of 2018. 00:36:13 A pan video shot of the Class of 2018 PA’s in their White Coats. 00:36:43 The Physician Assistant Professional Oath was read by all class members (Physician Assistant Professional Oath included: I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication: I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of all human beings. I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, and justice. I will recognize and promote the value of diversity. I will treat equally all persons who seek my care. I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine. I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice. I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine. I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients. I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. I will respect my professional relationship with the physician. I will share and expand knowledge within the profession. These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor). 00:39:12 Class Appreciation of Family and Friends was given to the class by two unknown PA students. 00:52:00 The Closing was given by Ragan. Individuals seen in the audience as the PA students exited for a photograph included: Dr. Leo Lambert, Art Fadde, and Barry Bradberry.
